#F257CD

#F257CD

Color Values

HEX

#F257CD

RGB

242, 87, 205

HSL

314.3, 85.6%, 64.5%

HSV

314.3, 64.0%, 94.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.0%, 15.3%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.6999 0.2264 338.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F257CD;
color: #F257CD;
border-color: #F257CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F257CD?

RGB(242, 87, 205) · HSL(314.3, 85.6%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.0%, 15.3%, 5.1%)

Does #F257CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.99:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F257CD?

Use 000000 text on a #F257CD background; contrast on black is 7.02:1.